Three months before his 23-man World Cup roster was to be announced, Italian National Team Manager Marcello Lippi stated that 70% of the Azzurri squad that would travel to South Africa was already decided......
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FIFA World Cup™ Film Series Thursdays at 8pm
The passion…the tears…the triumph!Relive the unforgettable moments of the world’s favourite game with TLN Telelatino, as we count down to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa this June! Experience all of the classic, historic moments of the world’s greatest football tournament as TLN presents the FIFA World Cup™ Documentary series featuring the 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994,1998, 2002 World Cup Films.
1994 FIFA World Cup™ USA Two Billion Hearts Thursday March 18
In 1994, The FIFA World Cup™ came to the USA for the first time in history and set the country alight, giving soccer a tremendous boost in the world's biggest market with audiences tripling the previous highest ever achieved for soccer in the USA. Two Billion Hearts offers an original view of the vigour of the first US-staged event and captures the agony of the penalty shootout as Brazil became the first nation to win four World Cup titles upon beating Italy.
1998 FIFA World Cup™ France La Coupe de Gloire – with Sean Bean Thursday March 25
La Coupe de Gloire, places the spotlight on the 1998 FIFA World Cup™ in France. The French team on home soil was always going to be in contention for the World Championship title and it did not disappoint its expectant fans. France '98 was not short on drama and controversy, in equal measure. Both were on display in the England vs Argentina match, the match of the tournament, with Argentina emerging eventual winners after David Beckham's sending off.
2002 FIFA World Cup™ in Korea/Japan Seven games from Glory Thursday April 1
The 2002 FIFA World Cup™ Korea/Japan was a World Cup of shocks and surprises, making history from start to finish. It was the first World Cup in Asia and the first to be co-hosted by two countries. Seven Games from Glory captures the unique spirit of this event in 120 minutes of soccer on the pitch and behind the scenes.
1982 FIFA World Cup™ Spain G’Ole Thursday April 8 Brazil was expected to beat Italy with ease in a group decider,but did not count on Paolo Rossi wrecking their plans with two great opportunist goals, enabling Italy to win a classic game 3-2. The Italians eventually went on to win the tournament with a 3-1 victory over a West German side.
1986 FIFA World Cup™ Mexico Hero Thursday April 15
Hero recounts the glorious moments of the 1986 FIFA World Cup™. Mexico had just recovered from a devastating earthquake before hosting the 1986 finals, but the nation put on a great tournament and Argentina, inspired by Maradona, went on to win the tournament.
1990 FIFA World Cup™ Italy Soccer Shoot-Out Thursday April 22
Soccer Shoot-Out, the 1990 FIFA World Cup™ in Italy showcases the melting pot of different styles, culture and technique at what is deemed the biggest tournament to date. It saw the emergence of the African nations with the free-flowing Cameroon capturing everyone's hearts with a worthy quarter-final run. England and West Germany yet again produced another epic game, with the Germans victorious.
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